What is the Problem?


Is the problem clear? Yes - Various DMS/LMS teachers, in the first cohort for training, on authentic learning experiences have not been present for all training sessions. Therefore, the teachers are at a variety of skill levels with gaps in their learning.

Is instruction needed? Yes - Model 2 (Instructional Needs Analysis)

First a Little Company Background:

  • Project ARC is a young educational consulting company
    • November 2015
    • Jill Ackers, Tim Kubik, Dayna Laur
    • Focus on authenticity, relevancy, and complexity
      • Taking PBL, PrBL, design thinking, inquiry learning, etc. to the next level
      • No specific model or structure but all work is based on authenticity, relevancy, and complexity (ARC Learning Experiences)
      • Some clients choose to call them projects or authentic learning experiences - we have used the terms interchangeably in our published books to meet the needs all clients
      • Assets based analysis (Assets Inventory) in order to determine what teachers are already doing well (Classroom Observations)
      • Community Support Mapping (What resources are available in and around the community in order to support the design of authentic, relevant, and appropriately complex learning experiences)
      • Design of Tailored Professional Development Sessions based on district and teacher needs
      • Onsite and virtual support
      • Curriculum development
      • Technology design of new products and tools
    • Clients from the U.S. and International Schools
      • California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas
      • Belgium and China
    • Diverse schools
      • PreK - Higher Ed
      • Charter, Private, Rural, Suburban, Urban
      • Low to high SES
    • Current big projects
      • Writing a co-authored coaching book
      • Developing a digital portfolio system for Eduspire Solutions (technology product focused)
      • Developing graduate courses for Wilson College in partnership with Eduspire (pedagogy focused)
    • Comparing 2015 to 2016
      • 44% increase in profits
      • 57% increase in number of clients